Gypsophila named &#39;dangypink&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct Gypsophila plant named ‘Dangypink’ characterized by having a pinkish white semi-double flower, globular shape, 7-9 mm corolla diameter, wide spread inflorescence; 90-120 cm plant height, semi erect, branching along main stem; suitable as a commercial product for cut flowers; and vigorous growth habit.

[0001] Latin name of the genus and species of the plant claimed:

[0002]Gypsophila paniculata

[0003] Variety denomination:

[0004] Dangypink

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar ofGypsophila plant, botanically known as Gypsophila paniculata,hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name ‘Dangypink’.

[0006] The new cultivar originated from a cross made in a controlledbreeding program in Mishmar Hashiva Israel. The female parent is aGypsophila paniculata proprietary, unpatented cultivar designated‘96-184’. The male parent is a Gypsophila paniculata proprietary,unpatented cultivar designated ‘P2000’. ‘Dangypink’ was discovered andselected by the inventor, Gabriel Danziger, as a flowering plant withinthe progeny of the stated cross in a controlled environment in MishmarHashiva, Israel.

[0007] Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar by removing a cuttingfrom the initial plant was first performed in December, 2000 in MishmarHashiva, Israel and has demonstrated that the combination ofcharacteristics as herein disclosed for the new cultivar are firmlyfixed and retained through successive generations of asexualreproduction. The new cultivar reproduces true to type.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The following traits have been repeatedly observed and aredetermined to be basic characteristics of ‘Dangypink’ which incombination distinguish this Gypsophila as a new and distinct cultivar:

[0009] 1. Pinkish white semi-double flower, globular shape, 7-9 mmcorolla diameter;

[0010] 2. Wide spread inflorescence;

[0011] 3. 90-120 cm plant height, semi-erect, branching along main stem;

[0012] 4. Suitable as a commercial product for cut flowers; and

[0013] 5. Vigorous growth habit.

[0014] ‘Dangypink’ has not been observed under all possibleenvironmental conditions. The phenotype of the new cultivar may varysignificantly with variations in environment such as temperature, lightintensity, and daylength without any change in the genotype of theplant. The following observations, measurements and values describe thenew cultivar as grown in Mishmar Hashiva, Israel under conditions whichclosely approximate those generally used in commercial practice.

[0015] Of the many commercial cultivars known to the present inventor,the most similar in comparison to ‘Dangypink’ is the Gypsophila cultivar‘Flamingo’ (unpatented). In comparison to Flamingo, ‘Dangypink’ has abigger flower and has a more vigorous growth habit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0016] The accompanying photographic drawings show typical flowers andfoliage of a 12 week old ‘Dangyppink’ plant, with colors being as trueas possible with illustrations of this type. The first drawing is a viewof a flowering stem of ‘Dangypink’. The second drawing is a a close-upview of the flower of ‘Dangypink’.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0017] The following observations, measurements and values describe thenew cultivar at 12 weeks, as grown in Mishmar Hashiva, Israel underconditions which closely approximate those generally used in commercialpractice. Regular cultural practices common for Gypsophila in commercialfields were applied. Avoid excess GA or lighting; lighting unnecessaryunder long day conditions of 12 hours and more. Color references aremade to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart (RHS), except wheregeneral colors of ordinary significance are used. Color values weretaken under daylight conditions at approximately noon in Mishmar HashivaIsrael.

[0018] Propagation: Stem cutting.

[0019] Plant:

[0020]General appearance and form.—Height: 90-120 cm. Width: 60-80 cm.Habit: Apical dominance, branching along main stem. Growth habit:Vigorous; from planting to a fully grown flowering bush, 90-120 cmgrowth in 12 weeks in summer. Form: Semi upright bush type. Floweringresponse: Long day. Flowering season: Summer, all year with suplementlighting. Winter hardiness: Half hardy. Lastingness of the individualbloom: 10-12 days. Fragrance: Typical of gypsophila.

[0021] Foliage:

[0022]Amount.—Little.

[0023]Overall shape of leaf.—Lanceolate. Base: Truncate. Tip: Acuminate.

[0024]Margin.—Entire.

[0025]Texture.—Rough

[0026]Main color of upper surface.—Mature leaf: Green 137-A. Immatureleaf: Green 137-A.

[0027]Main color of lower surface.—Mature leaf: Green 137-B. Immatureleaf: Green 137-B.

[0028]Venation.—None.

[0029]Size.—Length: 6-7 cm. Width: 1-1.5 cm.

[0030]Leaf base shape.—Truncate.

[0031]Leaf apex shape.—Acuminate.

[0032]Stipules.—None.

[0033] Inflorescence:

[0034]Natural flowering season.—Summer, long day.

[0035]Corolla.—Form: Semi double. Shape: Globular. Average number:1000-1200 flowers per flowering stem. Diameter: 7-9 mm. Petal number:30-35. Petal shape: Spatulate with emarginated tip. Petal markings:Transparent margin. Petal color: Pinkish white RHS 56-C, both surfaces(color intensity dependent on climactic conditions).

[0036]Stem.—Habit: Upright, long and stable. Average length: 80-100 cm.Average diameter: 4-5 mm. Color: Yellow-Green RHS 144-A. Internodelength: 6-8 cm.

[0037]Spur.—None.

[0038]Bud.—Response: Long day. Color: Pinkish white. Size beforeopening: Length 4 mm, width 3 mm. Pedicel length: 9-11 mm. Pedicelcolor: Yellow-Green 146-A.

[0039]Reproductive organs.—Stamen: 5-10 in number, however seldom seen,white in color. Seeds: Width: 1 mm. Length: 1 mm. Shape: Kidney shaped.Color: Black-Brown. Fruit: Light Brown. Anthers: 5-10, seldom seen,white in color. Pollen: White. Stigma: 2 pistils convex, white in color.Ovary: Green.

[0040] Disease resistance: No susceptibility to disease was observedunder regular growing conditions.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct Gypsophila plant named ‘Dangypink’,substantially as illustrated and described herein.